Polish Festival Vancouver 2024

Polish Festival Vancouver 2024

Date and Time:

• Saturday, September 7, 2024
• 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT

Location:
The Pipe Shop, 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2

Event Overview:

Hosted by the Belweder North Shore Polish Association, Polish Festival Vancouver is a vibrant celebration of Polish-Canadian contributions to Vancouver’s cultural diversity. Set in the scenic Shipyards of North Vancouver, this annual event showcases a variety of local and international artists, vendors, and performers, offering attendees a rich cultural experience. Expect traditional Polish cuisine, live music, singing, and captivating folk dances. Plus, admission is free!

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, highlighting a decade of unity and cultural exchange. The event continues to be a bridge between the Polish community and Vancouver's multicultural landscape, inviting people from all backgrounds to come together and enjoy the essence of Polish heritage.

Festival Highlights:

• Authentic Polish cuisine: pierogies, sausages, pastries, and Polish beer
• Live Polish music and singing
• Folk dancing performances, including a special youth and children's program
• Cultural displays celebrating Polish history, such as past exhibitions honoring astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus
• Artisan vendors selling Polish crafts, T-shirts, jewelry, and souvenirs
• Family-friendly activities, including face painting, balloon animals, crafts, and games
• Special performances by groups like Vostok and the Ukrainian Vocal Trio

A Cultural Experience for All:

The Polish Festival Vancouver is a one-day event designed to celebrate the cultural richness of Vancouver’s North Shore and beyond. In 2022, September was officially declared Polish Heritage Month in British Columbia, making the festival a key event in the annual calendar. With over 10,000 people of Polish descent living on the North Shore, the festival is an excellent way to explore and enjoy Polish traditions, music, and food.

Presented by: The Belweder North Shore Polish Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Polish culture, language, and history in Canada. The association’s mission is to foster a deeper understanding of Polish contributions to Canadian society and to celebrate the vibrant Polish community in the region.

For more information about events in Metro Vancouver, visit www.vancouver.page.